National Republican., 1887-02-18
DINING THE JUDGES.
Learned Men Gather Around the Presi-
dents Dinner Table.

The prettiest table, because the simplest
in It's floral decorations, was that laid for
the Presidents dinner in honor Of the jus
tices OF the Supreme Court last evening.
The time honored scales were discarded,
and new device employed. In the cen
ter OF the mirror lakelet was placed great
obloDg mound OF bonsilene roses bedded In
smilax, and upon 1t were set two open
books, back to back, Of white immortelles,
lettered with purple and tied with purple
ribbons. Flanking this piece were two
tall stands bearing round cushions OF roses,
frinped with long. stemmed roses. The
crossed swords Of justice, in white
and crimson carnations, lay upon the cloth
at either end of the table. These, with the
bouquets laid at each cover, comprised the
table flowers, and the effect was artistic.
The mantels were banked with cut flowers,
and the chandeliers festoonod with smilax,
and the corridor, the state drawingrooms,
and the great east parlor were all beautiful
with plants and flowers aud vines In the
usual good taste. The company was re-
ceived In the east room. The charming
hostess OF the house distinguished the
occasion by wearing her lovely hair
in new coifrurc, dressed very high
was to give new piQuancy and interest to
Mrs. Cloveland's dazzling beauty. Her
gown, princesse Of ruby plush, fitted her
exquisite figure with rare cleverness, and
the elegant simplicity of It heightened the
artistic effect Of the Vatican Golf. Miss
Cleveland, who giaddens the hearts Of her
many friends and admirers by returning,
and in rosy health, wore a sweeping robe OF
claret-colored velvet, with the front yelled
In ecru lace. The guests were thirty.one
| in number, and were the Chief Justice
and Mrs. Waite, Justice and Mrs. Miller,
Justice and Mrs. Field, Justice and Mrs.
Bradley, Justice and Mrs. Harlan,
| Justice and Mrs. Matthews, Justice
Gray, Justice and Mrs. Blatchford, Senator
and Mrs. Evarts, Hon. and Mrs. Patrick A..
Collins, Senator and Mrs. Edmunds, Sena-
tor and Mrs. Mcmillan, Senator and Mrs.
Vest, Mr.. and Mrs. Develln, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stetson, aud ex-Mayor and Mrs. Grace, OF
| New York. The President took out Mrs.
| Waite, and Mrs. Cleveland was escorted by
the chief justice, Miss Cleveland walked
with Justice Blatchford, and Justice Gray
was assigned to Mrs. Stanley Matthews.
Mrs. Charles s. Whitman gave a delight
fql reception Yesterday morning from
| 1130 to 1890 to Miss May Fortescue, the
beautiful and talented young British artist,
| who came over from Philadelphia to assist
with the Elks' benefit. Mr.. Frank Cox, OF
| Philadelphia, placed special car at her
| command, and she made the trip In COM
| parative comfort and ease. A party OF
presidential possibilities In the Senate gave
Miss Fortescue a luncheon In the Senate
| committee room.
One OF the pleasing incidents of Mrs.
| Cleveland's MONDAY reception yesterday
was the visit Of Miss Fortescue to the lady
Of the white house and her cordial welcome
| there.
| The ladies OF the senatorial families held
their closing official receptions for the sea-
| son.
Mrs. Jeremi III Wilson and Miss Wilson
and Mrs. Schley held charming levees yes
terday afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Mcmillan, 17l0 Rhode Island
avenue, will omit her reception Friday,
| Feb. Is.